Frequently Asked Questions

📍 Centennial Square Parking Lot
Address: 102 N Main Street
Distance: Right across the street (1 block from 121 N Main St) View on https://fuquay-varina.com/
Notes: ~32 spaces. Perfect for spectators wanting to be in the heart of downtown.
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📍 Broad Street Parking Lot (Downtown Varina)
Address: 420 E Broad Street
Distance: A few blocks east in the historic Varina area
Notes: ~14 spaces. May fill up quickly, arrive early.
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📍 Durham Street Parking Lot (Downtown Varina)
Address: 801 Durham Street
Distance: Short walk from Main Street
Notes: Usually less congested. Great backup option.
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📍 Public Lots (South Main St & East Vance St)
Address: Corner of S Main & E Vance
Distance: Walking distance to Main Street
Notes: Very convenient, but may be affected by road closures.
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📍 Street Parking
Location: East Vance Street & South Fuquay Avenue
Distance: Near the Arts Center and downtown
Notes: Limited spaces — arrive early. Watch for no-parking/fire zone signs.
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⚠️ What to watch out for

• Street closures / parade detours: Main Street (N & S), and parts of Raleigh, Vance, Academy may be closed ahead of the parade. That will limit access to some parking. fuquay-varina.com

• No-parking or fire zones: Always obey posted signs. Even if you find a parking spot, if it’s a fire lane or designated “no parking,” you risk being ticketed or towed

• Route: https://www.fuquay-varina.org/DocumentCenter/View/8349/Christmas-Parade-Route-Map

• Handicap / accessible parking: Some lots have accessible spots. If you need accessibility, plan ahead and arrive early.

• Detour: https://www.fuquay-varina.org/DocumentCenter/View/16920/Christmas-Parade-Detour-Map 

• Arrive early: The Street, the earlier you’ll need to get there to secure parking.

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The annual Fuquay-Varina Christmas Parade will take place Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 4 p.m. in the Historic Downtown Fuquay District.

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Celebrate the holiday season in the Town of Fuquay-Varina! Enjoy these annual festive events and activities with your community.

Fuquay-Varina Holiday Events

Check back for more event and activity details.

Limited-Edition Christmas Ornament

Purchase the one-of-a-kind Town ornament through the online store. Orders must be made online and picked up at 134 N. Main Street. The Town does not ship items.

Events

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Celebrate the joy of the holiday season at the annual Town Tree Lighting on December 4! The tree and menorah will be lit at 6:00 pm in the Vance Street parking lot.

Christmas Parade

The annual parade is on December 7 at 4:00 pm in Downtown Fuquay.

At the Arts Center Theater

Every year, the Fuquay-Varina Arts Center has a full lineup of holiday performances. Purchase tickets at the Box Office.

Activities

Lights in Mineral Spring Park

Beginning the first week in December, Fuquay Mineral Spring Park (104 Spring Street) will be decorated with majestic holiday lights, open nightly for self-guided tours until 10:00 pm. The lights will remain up through early January.

Letters to Santa

Youngsters are invited to drop off their letters to Santa at Santa’s Mailbox located in Fuquay Mineral Spring Park (104 Spring Street) from December 5 through December 17.

Gingerbread House Contest

Every year, the Fuquay-Varina Junior Women’s Club partners with the Fuquay-Varina Arts Center to host a Gingerbread House Competition and Fundraiser. Registration opens in late November and houses are on display in the Arts Center Gallery through mid-December.

Give Back

Holiday Food Drive

Help the Fuquay-Varina Fire Department stock the shelves at the Fuquay-Varina Emergency Food Pantry.

Operation Share (Toy Drive)

The Fuquay-Varina Fire Department is partnering with Fuquay-Varina United Methodist Church to bring the joy of Christmas and a message of hope to children in our community.

Shop with a Cop

Each year, there are children in Fuquay-Varina who would not have Christmas clothes and toys without Shop with a Cop. The Police Department accepts cash or Walmart gift cards to support the program.